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Nov. 23, 2018
6th AMXS Airmen oversee KC-135 upkeep

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caylor Jones, a 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications and navigation apprentice, closes a cowling on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19, 2018. Each KC-135 engine has a cowling door on both sides that closes tight to
Nov. 16, 2018
Herschel Walker shares personal struggles, inspires MacDill Airmen

Throughout his entire life, former NFL running back, Herschel Walker, has seen his fair share of success and triumph, but it was his struggles off the gridiron that make him an inspiration today.
Nov. 7, 2018
MacDill hosts NAS Pensacola flight training squadron

Since the end of October 2018, the skies above MacDill Air Force Base, Florida have been roaring a little louder than normal. On any given day, the Tampa Bay community can look to the skies to see the large, slow-moving KC-135 Stratotanker fly overhead en route to provide support to warfighters
Nov. 5, 2018
MacDill’s military working dogs, handlers train at Adventure Island

Barking and splashing signifies military working dogs and their handlers from the 6th Security Forces Squadron navigating through obstacles during water aggression training at Adventure Island amusement park in Tampa, Oct. 29, 2018.
Oct. 26, 2018
Hangar turned hockey rink: Tampa Bay Lightning, MacDill service members play hockey

Two former Tampa Bay Lightning players, Mathieu Garon and Ruslan Fedotenko, ThunderBug, USAA volunteers, the Tampa Bay Lightning girls and the Lightning Street Team visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida to give hockey lessons and show their appreciation for Team MacDill service members, Oct. 25,
Oct. 19, 2018
Combined Federal Campaign encourages MacDill to “Show some love”

With the season of giving right around the corner, the season of charity and the Combined Federal Campaign kicked off at the base theater on MacDill Air Force base, Fla., Oct. 18, 2018.
Oct. 18, 2018
Extinguishing danger: MacDill Fire Prevention Week

Between Oct. 9 and 13, the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection team held its annual Fire Prevention Week to promote awareness. Using the slogan, “Look. Listen. Learn.,” aimed to inform patrons on the importance of fire safety.
Oct. 5, 2018
Ready to roll: MacDill Airmen thrive during readiness assessment

At a moment’s notice any military unit may be called upon and must be ready to perform its warfighter mission. Remaining prepared to answer that call, the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, conducted a routine operational readiness assessment Oct. 2 through 5.
Oct. 2, 2018
MacDill team keeps flightline, skies clear for take off

Collaboration from above and below within the 6th Operation Support Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, ensures all Total Force aircraft can take off or land at any moment. Airfield Management and Air Traffic Control teams keep MacDill’s flightline clear and safe -- together they are always
Sept. 20, 2018
Total Force team wins Air Force innovation award

Members of the 6th and 927th Maintenance Squadrons at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, accepted the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2018.